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CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
TO:
Patrick Hentges, City Manager
FROM:
M, Rebecca Loader, Library Director
SUBJECT: December, 1993, operational report
DATE:
January 3, 1994
Significant Accomplishments
The Friends met on 12/6 with eight members present.
The Board met on 12/7 with 4 members present.
Thirty-six senior citizens enjoyed a holiday program with live
music on 12/8,
Four sessions of pre-school Holiday Crafts were held in December
with total attendance of 80 children,
Two sessions of Tiny Tot Holiday Crafts were held in December with
total attendance of 80,
II.
Departmental Goals
A. The window/windowsill replacement project was completed 12/1.
The finished result looks wonderful.
B. The bid opening for the ADA remodeling was held 12/7. The bid
was granted at the 12/13/93 City Council meeting. The library
staff is looking forward to working with the successful contractor.
C. Marsha Tubbs has been selected to take over children's services after
Joanne Scudder's retirement in January. Linda Magee and Becky
interviewed eight strong candidates, and made their selection based
on the completed application, the oral interview, and an in-basket
storytime. Marsha has nearly 20 years of experience in public libraries
and has worked extensively with children. As a part-time member of
the Columbia Heights Public Library staff for ten years, Marsha
has been a valuable contributor to projects done on all levels.
The staff welcomes her as a full-time member and looks forward to
working with her in children's services.
III.
Issues and Problems
A, The library roof has leaked three times in December.
Circulation
1992 1993
Adult 6,371 6,615
Juvenile 5,719 5,881
12,090 12,496
Work days 22 23
November
LIBGIS
1992 1993
Reference 2,390 2,066
D±r A 360 327
Dir B 55 70
Working Days 22 23
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